The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 19,700

€ 16,300

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 17.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1498
1721
1897
1459
1706
1940
1721 mm
Width
1706 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1498 mm
Height
1459 mm
2515
4129
2602
4304
4129 mm
Length
4304 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
1321 kg
Kerb Weight
1170 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
151 kg
11.43 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
104 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
175 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.25 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.69 kg/bhp
11.25 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
633 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
415 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L